Linear dichroic properties of polyethylene films containing a dispersion of terthiophene-based chromophore molecules are investigated by using a scanning near-field optical microscope (SNOM). The polarization-modulation technique implemented in our SNOM provides quantitative information on the dichroic ratio of the samples with sub-wavelength space resolution. Optically active domains are identified and their morphology is analysed as a function of the film fabrication parameters, e.g., the drawing ratio and the kind of dispersed chromophore mixture. These investigations complement conventional polarimetry analysis by adding nanometre-scale information on the spatial distribution of the chromophore molecules and their mutual alignment with the host polymer chains.
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Autori: | Ambrosio A; Alderighi M; Labardi M; Pardi L; Fuso F; Allegrini M; Nannizzi S; Pucci A; Ruggeri G |
Titolo: | Near-field optical microscopy of polymer-based films with dispersed terthiophene chromophores for polarizer applications |
Anno del prodotto: | 2004 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | 10.1088/0957-4484/15/4/029 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 1.1 Articolo in rivista |